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Bitter Gourd

Karela

Premium bitter gourd hybrids with high bitterness value

Available Varieties(11 varieties)

Bulbul

Bitter Gourd

Hybrid

Highly vigorous and high yielding F1 hybrid. Attractive elongated spindle-shaped dark green fruit with prickly interrupted sharp ridges. Average fruit length 18–20 cm, fruit weight 70–80 g. Suitable for cultivation in all south Indian districts.

Maturity

50–52 days

Yield

High

Season

Kharif, Summer

Disease Resistance
Powdery Mildew Tolerant

Manjula

Bitter Gourd

Hybrid

Long viny and prolific bearing hybrid with excellent plant vigour. Long, attractive uniform green fruits with sharp spines. Average fruit length 22–24 cm, fruit weight 100–120 g. Suitable for all south Indian districts.

Maturity

50–52 days

Yield

High

Season

Kharif, Summer

Disease Resistance
Powdery Mildew Tolerant

Bhavika

Bitter Gourd

Hybrid

Very strong and vigorous vine with more branching habit. Dark green fruits with prominent prickles. Medium long fruit (25–28 cm), average fruit weight 125–140 g. Tolerant to Powdery Mildew and Downy Mildew. Suitable for all south Indian districts.

Maturity

48–52 days

Yield

18–20 t/acre

Season

Kharif, Summer

Disease Resistance
Powdery Mildew TolerantDowny Mildew Tolerant

Dhanvi Chotu

Bitter Gourd

Hybrid

High yielding F1 hybrid. Short roundish elliptical shape, dark green in colour. Average fruit length 8–10 cm, fruit weight 35–45 g. Tolerant to Powdery Mildew and Downy Mildew. Suitable for all south Indian districts.

Maturity

48–50 days

Yield

15–18 t/acre

Season

Kharif, Summer

Disease Resistance
Powdery Mildew TolerantDowny Mildew Tolerant

Rupa

Bitter Gourd

Hybrid

Highly vigorous F1 Hybrid. Spindle-shaped, glossy green skin with mild spines. Medium-sized fruits (12–14 cm), thick flesh, moderate bitterness with fewer seeds. Average fruit weight 45–60 g. Tolerant to Powdery Mildew and Downy Mildew.

Maturity

52–55 days

Yield

19–20 t/acre

Season

Kharif, Summer

Disease Resistance
Powdery Mildew TolerantDowny Mildew Tolerant

Chameli

Bitter Gourd

Hybrid

High fruit setting F1 hybrid with long vigorous branching habit. Long, white coloured, medium spiny fruits. Average fruit length 18–20 cm, fruit weight 150–160 g. Tolerant to Powdery Mildew and Downy Mildew.

Maturity

50–55 days

Yield

20–22 t/acre

Season

Kharif, Summer

Disease Resistance
Powdery Mildew TolerantDowny Mildew Tolerant

Nandini

Bitter Gourd

Hybrid

Vigorous vine with high fruit setting habit. Medium length (22–23 cm) milky white fruit, average weight 85–100 g. Very good shipping and keeping quality. Early bearing hybrid. Suitable for all south Indian districts.

Maturity

48–50 days

Yield

18–19 t/acre

Season

Kharif, Summer

Disease Resistance
Powdery Mildew Tolerant

Jaya

Bitter Gourd

OP

Tremendous yielding research variety with excellent plant vigour. Dark green fruit with attractive thin to thick interrupted blunt prickly surface. Average fruit length 15–20 cm. Highly tolerant towards virus.

Maturity

42–48 days

Yield

12–15 t/acre

Season

Kharif, Summer

Disease Resistance
Virus Tolerant

Dhanvi Katahi

Bitter Gourd

OP

Medium length spindle-shaped dark green fruits with continuous pointed spine pattern. Thick flesh, moderate bitterness with less seeds. High yielding with good crop longevity. Very good keeping quality for long-distance transportation. Recommended for all southern parts of India.

Maturity

50–58 days

Yield

5–7 t/acre

Season

Kharif, Summer

Disease Resistance
Powdery Mildew Tolerant

White Long

Bitter Gourd

OP

Long, spindle-shaped, glossy white skin fruits with tubercles. Medium-sized, thick flesh, moderate bitterness with less seeds. Recommended for all southern parts of India in Kharif and summer seasons.

Maturity

50–58 days

Yield

4–5 t/acre

Season

Kharif, Summer

Disease Resistance
Powdery Mildew Tolerant

Green Long

Bitter Gourd

OP

Long spindle-shaped fruits with glossy green colour skin and moderate tubercles. Medium-sized, thick flesh, moderate bitterness with less seeds. Recommended for all southern parts of India in Kharif and summer seasons.

Maturity

50–58 days

Yield

4–5 t/acre

Season

Kharif, Summer

Disease Resistance
Powdery Mildew Tolerant